Bruschetta Duet

We like the variety here — the same toast spread with two different toppings. The green-olive tapenade, which uses pre-pitted olives, can be made in minutes with a blender or food processor. The sauteed mushroom topping is equally savory hot or at room temperature.

directions

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil with the butter over moderately high heat. Add the mushrooms, the minced garlic, the salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley. Remove from the heat.

Spread the mushroom mixture on 8 of the bruschetta, and the tapenade on the rest.

Tip: VARIATIONS:
Bruschetta can be topped with endless combinations of ingredients. Some of our favorites to try:&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&#x0D;
*Chopped tomato and basil&lt;BR&gt;&#x0D;
*Diced roasted bell peppers with crumbled goat cheese&lt;BR&gt;&#x0D;
*Drained canned tuna and capers&lt;BR&gt;&#x0D;
*Strips of Parmigiano-Reggiano&lt;BR&gt;&#x0D;
*A split garlic clove rubbed over the toast, followed by a generous drizzle of olive oil&lt;BR&gt;

Recipe reprinted by permission of Food and Wine. All rights reserved.

RecID 2992

nutrition information per serving

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Not missing A Step

These ingredients are for two different recipes. One is for the olive topping and the other is for the mushroom topping. Therefore, the ingredients are not to be combined, and a step is not missing. You have the option of making it two different ways.

Missing a step

I may be missing a step in the preparation of this green-olive tapenade. The recipe does not tell you to add the saute ingredients to the olives etc. in the food processor or blender. I assume you do but this step should be included.